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MySRBN’s internet connectivity drive for rural areas

KUCHING: The Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MySRBN) is set to launch its connectivity drive this week, targeting rural and remote communities in Lundu and Bau. The initiative will provide essential internet access to areas that have traditionally been underserved in terms of digital connectivity. The schedule for the drive includes the following locations: Dewan Kampung […]

Better Internet access close to becoming reality

KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to see improved Internet access, especially in rural areas. This follows the launch of the Batam Sarawak Internet Cable System (BaSICS) and Tier IV Data Centre. BaSICS, privately developed by Kuching-based telecommunication company irix’s, is a submarine cable system that stretches 700km linking Batam in Indonesia with Sarawak, and landing at […]

Rural Sebauh now has high-speed internet access

KUCHING: Rural areas in Sebauh district are now able to enjoy high-speed internet service following the recent completion of the state government’s Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project involved an expansion of fibre optic cables to connect 49 longhouses, six schools, two […]

The challenges of online learning

Last year, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the shores of Malaysia, the people’s movements were restricted through various measures implemented to curb the virus. With that, activities in many sectors were put on hold — but this did not only affect Malaysia as the virus hit countries worldwide. A new realm of education One industry […]

Over 200 rural communities digitally connected

KUCHING: The Wi-Fi Saluran interim solutions using Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) have been completed and now serving over 200 rural communities in Sarawak. Recognizing the urgent need for digital connectivity, the state government through Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), and Sarawak State have since fast-tracked interim solutions for the underserved […]

Berawans grateful for road and telecom services

MIRI: Long Terawan folks will soon have access to more reliable internet services with the establishment of Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MYSRBN). Through the project, the people, mostly Berawan, will have access to better internet and mobile telephone services. Today (April 6), Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg launched the MySRBN project in Long […]

Rural youth to benefit from broadband network

KUCHING: An allocation of RM200 million from the state government for Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to set up 150 sites for rural broadband network across the state will benefit the youth in Sarawak. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this proves that the state government listens to the demands and aspirations of Sarawakian youth […]

Rep lauds internet improvement initiative

MIRI: State’s Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Assistant Minister Datuk Rosey Yunus is hoping that the newly launched Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MySRBN) in Long Terawan today (Apr 6) will also be established in Bekenu to accelerate internet connectivity there. “It’s (MySRBN) a good initiative by the Sarawak government. Since the outbreak […]

Plans to increase rural internet access welcomed

KUCHING: Online learning poses great challenges for pupils in the rural areas of Sarawak as there is limited access to internet, or no connectivity at all. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced schools nationwide to close, thus online home-based learning may not be as effective yet. In several rural or interior areas, teachers would need to […]

Telang Usan rep lists 68 villages in need of Internet access

MIRI: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of being digitally connected. Demand for Internet access and fast bandwidth is increasing. Without access or low speed, folk in rural areas, especially students and teachers, are struggling to keep up. Recently, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) agreed in principle to […]